Are switchboards an example of thermosetting plastics?

Thermosetting plastics, like other plastics, does not conduct electricity. They are bad conductors of electricity.

This type of plastic does not get softened on heating. 

Hence, thermosetting plastics, such as Bakelite, are suitable for making electrical switches.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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